So grateful for this lovely review.
So grateful for this lovely review.
I'm probably not singlehandedly responsible for this drop, even if I kind of think I am.
I have no connection to this but saw the listing and thought it might be of interest to many of my bluesky friends.
ALA has made it very, very easy for you to write to your Congress representative in support of public library funding if you haven't already.
Well sure. But if you do, I stand ready.
I am available to help eat the cupcakes.
It might not be good, but it is definitely irresistible.
And are you, like me, now one of the world's leading scholars on tuberculosis?
With all the calls and letters and debilitating anger, it took me a little too long to realize I should cancel my Target credit card. Done. (And it should not have taken 41 minutes. That's quite some "music" they have on hold.)
When possible, I always try to mix in a little spring sunshine with my dystopian nightmare reality.
There’s so much disgusting muck in our daily lives. I’m trying my hardest to be ever so much more appreciative of the good stuff, like being welcomed into an elementary school library for a daylong visit with hundreds of earnest readers.
Braggart!
If you find the answer, please share. We are so puzzled.
The Author Village is a collective of forward-thinking and award-winning book creators, educators, and librarians available for in-person and virtual school and library visits, conference appearances, workshops, and professional development experiences.
But do you think that same guy is the one who voted against Jeter? There's (almost) always one....
It was long ago and I have no idea. Glad you like it!
Hey Friends... Writing is hard. Writing careers are, too. Pull up a chair and let's talk. You're among friends...
whalerockworkshops.corsizio.com/event/671bff...
@audrey-vernick.bsky.social
Thanks for posting--this pointed me to a number of additional actions I can get started on!
Shrinking is OUTSTANDING TV. We can't stop talking about it!
Flier for workshop called "What We Wish Someone Had Told Us... And What We'd Like to Tell You!" being taught by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick on January 26 from 7:30-9:00 pm ET. Flier includes photos of both writers and the direction to go to whalerockworkshops.com to sign up.
Do your 2025 intentions include writing more, being brave enough to submit, or living a more bookish life? Join me & my pal @audrey-vernick.bsky.social for this chat about our 20-some year journeys in publishing. We'll share tips, tricks & scoops -- and mistakes we've made so you don't have to!
I am sure that the drive to New Jersey won't take you very long; I can't wait to see mine in person!
That sounds like the best gift you could give each other--not Thanksgiving-ing.
I think they are always empty.
Agreed. The world was waiting for that one!
Sure, all the cool kids are gathering in Boston for NCTE. But here in NJ, I am tidying my office in preparation for some work I will surely start soon, I have tunes, and a sweet visitor keeping me company.
Wish I was going. I'd love to see you. Have the best time!
Hi! I'm new here.
I deleted my X account and am happy to find so many book-loving folks and kidlit creators hanging on despite recent events. I'm still struggling, but surely there must be blue skies and other very blue things down the road.
It looks like a very, very long road.